North Wales Live is reporting a breaking story this afternoon (Monday) that police have closed the Horseshoe Pass due to a crash.
The story says that the road has been shut in both directions and that drivers have been told to find alternative routes.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-shut-horseshoe-pass-warn-29207458
An eye witness told Leader that a car has come off the road and ended up in a ravine.
* The stolen two-day-old calf.
Police are seeking information about the theft of a calf stolen from land in Llangollen last week - at just two days old.
Details of the cruel theft are given by the North Wales force's rural crime team in a post on their Facebook page.
Team member Tim Troseddau reports: "Stolen overnight Tuesday 14th May from land in the Eglwyseg area of Llangollen, a 2 day old Highland Calf. Unbelievable!
"If anyone has any information that could help, please get in touch, ref 24000448363."
* See the team's post at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Yk4pcoVpBtmPGEhR/
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Around 40 miles were walked in total, and a good time was had by all.
* If you are interested in joining - the ramblers do lots of local walks as well - contact Judy on smithdinbren@gmail.com.
She said: "We welcome new members."
* Llyr Gruffydd MS with Trudy Winsper and Evelyn Altemeyer, Health Policy Lead – Coeliac UK.
After speaking to a Llangollen woman with the condition, a North Wales MS says it’s “unacceptable” that so many people living with coeliac disease aren’t receiving a diagnosis.
Llŷr Gruffydd, who represents the region in the Senedd, recently met with representatives of Coeliac UK at the Welsh Parliament to discuss the issue.
The Plaid Cymru politician also spoke with campaigner Trudy Winsper from Llangollen, who has coeliac disease.
According to research by Coeliac UK, a charity for people who need to live without gluten, over 20,000 people in Wales are living with coeliac disease without receiving a diagnosis.
Mr Gruffydd said the lack of an effective diagnosis pathway is negatively impacting the “quality of life” of people who have the condition, as well as putting “strain” on the Welsh NHS.
Though one in every 100 have Coeliac disease, figures suggest that only around 36% of them get a diagnosis. On average it takes 13 years to receive one.
Coeliac disease is a serious condition where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues when gluten is eaten. This causes damage to the lining of the gut and means the body can’t properly absorb nutrients from food.
Because of the way that coeliac disease can affect the gut, it's frequently misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome.
The symptoms range from mild to severe, and can include bloating, diarrhoea, nausea, wind, constipation, tiredness, mouth ulcers, sudden or unexpected weight loss, and anaemia.
Coeliac UK provides its 65,000 members with trustworthy advice and support. It also funds research into coeliac disease, and works with healthcare professionals to improve diagnosis and fights for better availability of gluten free food.
The charity’s mission is to ensure that one day, no one’s life will be limited by gluten.
Llŷr Gruffydd MS said: “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with representatives from Coeliac UK at the Senedd.
“At the event I had the opportunity to speak with clinicians and with patients and hear about the barriers that exist to getting a diagnosis.
“I am especially grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with Trudy Winsper from Llangollen and hear about her experience with the condition.
“A significant number of people have the condition, including many constituents in North Wales.
“The research from Coeliac UK which suggests that there are over 20,000 people in Wales living with coeliac disease without receiving a diagnosis is concerning.
“It is unacceptable that people who are living with coeliac disease aren’t receiving diagnosis they need.
“Not only does this negatively impact the lives of people who have the condition and cause them more suffering, it also puts more strain on our NHS when it is already under enormous pressure.
“This is because leaving coeliac disease untreated increases the risk of developing long-term health complications.
“It seems abundantly clear that there needs to be a far more effective diagnosis pathway for people who have the condition in Wales.”
* Planting partners.
A partnership has safeguarded an extremely rare tree found in Llangollen for future generations to enjoy.
Pupils from Ysgol Dinas Bran, Gwernant and Bryn
Collen have been learning all about the Llangollen Whitebeam, a very rare tree
which only exists at two locations in the world.
In 2017, a project ran in partnership between the
Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape, Chester Zoo and Natural
Resources Wales (NRW), commissioned a detailed survey to determine the
population of this species, as well as to gauge their condition.
In total, only 315 of the trees were recorded, 307
were found at Creigiau Eglwyseg Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI),
with an additional eight trees in Shropshire.
Berries were also carefully collected and taken to
Chester Zoo where skilled botanists cultivated the plants at the zoo for
several years, by recreating the unique environment of Llangollen in a
behind-the-scenes plant nursery.
Now, six years later, 20 of the rare trees have
been replanted in several locations around Llangollen, including one at
Dinas Bran this month. The reintroduction was supported by local school pupils
from Ysgol Dinas Bran and volunteers.
Emlyn Jones, Head of Planning, Public Protection
and Countryside Services, said: “We are so fortunate to the rich diversity of
wildlife found in Denbighshire and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National
Landscape . To think that we hold almost the entire global population of just
one species is remarkable and something to cherish.”
“Given the inaccessible places these trees grow,
they are easily overlooked and many people are not aware as to the importance
of this species.
“By planting them with school children, future
generations will have a greater appreciation as to what is on our doorstep, and
people will now be able to see and appreciate the Llangollen Whitebeam as it is
planted in and around the town.”
Richard May, NRW Environment Officer, said: “We
are very happy to have worked on this positive project with our partners at
Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape and Chester Zoo.
“We now have an up-to-date survey of the endangered
Llangollen Whitebeam and we understand more about the health of the population
and what conservation management it requires.
“It’s amazing to think that this tree can only be
found in two places in the world, and I’ll enjoy seeing these trees restored to
Castell Dinas Bran.”
Richard Hewitt, Team Manager of the Nursery team at
Chester Zoo, added: “Chester Zoo is well known for its species-saving work with
a variety of animals, but many maybe unaware that we’re also dedicated to
saving the world’s botanical treasures, too. Our team have dedicated more than
six years to nurturing this species in our nursey, starting with a mere seed
and growing them right through to these magnificent trees. It’s a great feeling
to now see them go on to thrive in their historical home in North Wales.
“Without the help of this partnership, this special
tree could have disappeared from our planet altogether.”
